Maximizing the Value of Defense Installations

No matter which way the BRAC winds blow, there is one constant priority – sustaining the military value of our military installations. Supporting the defense presence unites leaders from installations, communities and industry in an ongoing journey that evolves with the needs of the military. As new challenges that threaten military value emerge, new ideas and approaches take root. This is where innovation begins. This is Installation Innovation 2018 – the leading professional development forum focused on military installation innovation.

Join us in sunny San Diego California for this exciting event. San Diego is home to one of the largest concentration of military forces anywhere in the world. “America’s Finest City” is the homeport of the USN’s 3rd Fleet, Submarine Squadron 11, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command and the Naval Special Warfare Command. The extended metropolitan area is also the headquarters of the 1st Marine Division, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and the Marine Corps Recruit Depot; where Marines are made.

Program

Join 600 of the top community, military and industry leaders in San Diego next February 12-14 for a unique educational opportunity that will explore the key
issues that define military value:

Understand how current and future mission capabilities impact operational readiness.

Protect the availability and condition of land, facilities, and associated airspace.

Improve the ability to accommodate contingency, mobilization, surge, and future total force requirements.

Manage the cost of operations, including cost of living and quality of life.

IIF is designed for installation commanders and staff to attend with their community. For information on how to encourage participation from your installation staff, contact Aleksandar “Pav” Pavlovich at apavlovich@defensecommunities.org.

Innovators Wanted

The Association of Defense Communities will be highlighting up to six innovative projects from around the country that showcase state-of-the-art approaches defense communities are using to support local installations and military families, sustain military missions and promote defense-based economic development. Projects selected to be part of the Innovators program will be featured at the 2018 Installation Innovation Forum through:

A concurrent session dedicated to the project.Participation of project leads in a general session.A special ADC publication.

ADC will be accepting nominations for The Innovators program through September 8, 2017.

Location / Date For Installation Innovation 2018

February 12-14, 2018

San Diego Westin
400 West Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101

The ADC Installation Innovation Forum 2018 will be held at the San Diego Westin, located at 400 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101. ADC has secured a block of rooms for the discounted rate of $239. To make your reservation call the hotel at 1-888-627-9033 and mention the ADC Installation Innovation 2018. If you need a room at the government per diem rate please contact Ray Bracken at rbracken@defensecommunities.org.